Background
Gist, George Reinecker was born on September 8, 1919 in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. Son of George R. and Gladys (Kimmons) Gist.
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George Reinecker Gist
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George Reinecker Gist, American agronomist, educator, program director. Decorated Silver Star, United States Army, 1944. Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Society Agronomy (board directors 1960-1963), Agricultural Division National Association State Universities and Colleges (vice chairman 1983), Epsilon Sigma Phi (Distinguished Ruby award 1980).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, West Virginia University, 1942. Master of Science on Agronomy, West Virginia University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy, Purdue University, 1956.
Career
Agronomist, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1947-1971; assistant director, associate director, Ohio Cooperative Extension Svc., Columbus, 1971-1980; director, Ohio Cooperative Extension Svc., 1980-1983. Agronomist USDA, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 1961-1963, chief of party administration advisor, 1969-1971.
Achievements
Membership
Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Society Agronomy (board directors 1960-1963), Agricultural Division National Association State Universities and Colleges (vice chairman 1983), Epsilon Sigma Phi (Distinguished Ruby award 1980).
Connections
Married Genevieve Brown, July 25, 1947.
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Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican